>> we just have a really big area of high pressure. a big ridge as we call it, which keeps expanding across the united states. in fact, during the day today a huge chunk of the upper midwest is under excessive heat warnings for feels-like temperatures around 110 to 115 degrees. >> mitchell: let's look down the road. what can we expect? >> towards the end of the week, all the heat is moving eastern towards the eastern seaboard. cities like new york, philadelphia, and d.c. will have temperatures feeling up to 110. that's the end of the week. the good news is, we're going to finally break this heat wave across much of the nation in about seven to ten days from now, and that's great news for everyone. >> mitchell: yes, it is great news. jeff, thanks a lot. >> you're welcome. >> mitchell: there is more fallout this evening from the "news of the world" hacking scandal. today, two stunning developments: rebekah brooks, the former editor, was arrested, and the head of london's police force resigned. elizabeth palmer has the latest. >> reporter